Attention airport parkers! How to find the new Terminal 2 temporary parking lot
Rate lowered to $9/day
The parking lot in front of Terminal 2 has been relocated for construction to a new temporary lot located off McCain Road from Harbor Dirve - with rates at just $9/day. Note that while the parking lot has been relocated, all roadways remain open for drop-off/pick-up curbside at Terminal 2.
To reach the new parking lot, follow the yellow and green parking signs on Harbor Drive and turn on McCain Road, then turn right on Spruance. From there, passengers can choose to take the pedestrian walkway (a 5-10-minute walk to Terminal 2) or ride the free shuttle to the terminals.
The temporary closure of the Terminal 2 lot is necessary for construction of the dual-level roadway in front of the terminal and to proceed with underground utility work. Current plans call for portions of the lot in front of Terminal 2 to reopen in late 2012; the full lot will reopen when construction is complete in 2013.
For a link to parking lot locations on your smart phone, text 'park' to 45995 or click here to learn more.
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Airport's mobile web site takes flight
Getting information about San Diego International Airport just got easier and more convenient. Travelers can now access live travel information on-the-go at a new mobile website covering San Diego International Airport from any mobile device with Internet capabilities. San Diego International Airport is one of the first airports in the U.S. to launch a mobile website.
 Mobile device users will be automatically directed to the airport's mobile site when visiting www.san.org from their wireless gadget of choice. The mobile website is a specialized version of the airport's traditional website, customized to provide the most relevant and in-demand information for travelers in an easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate mobile format, pictured here.
Featured sections of the SDIA mobile website include:
- Flight status - Keep an eye on your flight status before you get to the airport - or from a seat at your favorite airport restaurant.
- Airline information - Get contact information for all airlines serving the airport, as well as the location of airlines in the terminal.
- Parking - See airport parking options and parking lot locations.
- Ground transportation - Access taxi, shuttle and public transportation options at the airport.
- Car rental - Find contact information for car rental companies serving SDIA.
- The Green Build - Browse the latest updates and information about construction on the airport's $1 billion improvement project.
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The Green Build construction update
Passengers and airport visitors can now see construction crews building "up" as steel for the airport's 445,000 square-foot terminal expansion is installed just west of the existing Terminal 2.
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A 225-ton crane picks up steel columns weighing as much as 23 tons.
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Structural Steel Installation When: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., with completion scheduled for early June 2011. Fun Fact: 5,000 tons of steel are needed to provide the structural framework for the terminal Rerouted Pedestrian Walkway from SAN Park NTC to Terminal 2 Details: The pedestrian walkway from SAN Park NTC to Terminal 2 has been realigned to provide a more direct, quicker path from the parking lot to the terminal. What now: Airport visitors parking in SAN Park NTC can use the shorter pathway or reach the terminal via the airport's complimentary shuttle service. Aircraft Parking Apron Details: Paving for the remain overnight aircraft parking apron is now complete. Fun Fact: 60,000 square yards of concrete were poured at a depth of 17 inches. |
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Airport Authority launches California Least Tern Nest Counter for Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day 2011 and in keeping with its commitment to environmental protection, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority launched an online counter that tracks the number of California Least Tern nests in the airport's protected Least Tern habitat.
The California Least Tern is a federally listed endangered seabird species that nests in protected areas on the airfield. San Diego International Airport (SDIA) is the most productive nesting colony for the species in the San Diego Bay area.
The Least Tern nesting season runs from approximately April to September each year. No nests have been reported at SDIA yet this season, however, on April 13, the first report this season of Least Terns in the entire state came from San Diego County, when seven of the birds were seen over the mouth of the Santa Margarita River on Camp Pendleton. The airport's Least Tern Nest Counter will be updated on a weekly basis as nest counts at SDIA are recorded.
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Putting the "green" in The Green Build
The Green Build is being designed with an eye toward the environment. The ultimate goal of The Green Build is to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
- Design and construction incorporates the use of alternative energy sources, recycled materials and renewable resources, leading to decreased water usage and reduced energy consumption.
- Construction waste from the project, such as concrete, is being recycled and reused on-site.
- Precautionary measures have been taken during construction to minimize impact on Least Tern habitat
- Air emissions are reduced as part of The Green Build through the use of shuttles for construction employees and low-and zero-emitting construction equipment.
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